6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 3: Your Kids

June 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

An estate plan considers not just to whom assets should go, but also how. Each beneficiary is unique and the estate plan should consider their unique situation. This...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Elder Law Attorneys Offer Tips to Prevent Elder Abuse

May 30, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

The population of older Americans (age 65 and older) has reached historic highs in recent years as the Baby Boomer... Read More

Elder Law

Estate Planning Attorneys Explain Gift and Estate Taxes

May 9, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you are like most people, estate planning often feels like trying to complete a giant puzzle, except the pieces... Read More

Estate Taxes

Medicaid Lawyers Explain Eligibility for Seniors

May 7, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Most seniors count on Medicare to cover their healthcare expenses during their retirement years. While Medicare does help with most... Read More

Medicaid

Retirement: It’s not Just About the Money

May 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Many factors go into retirement decisions. This article examines some of those factors. Being financially prepared is one aspect. Having your estate planning in order is another. But,...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 2: Long-Term Care

May 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Many considerations must be addressed in an estate plan, not just who gets whatever’s left after your death. Long-Term Care expenses are an ever-increasing concern. Your estate plan...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 1: Incapacity

May 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

One of the most important considerations in an estate plan is incapacity planning. This article describes how an estate plan provides incapacity planning and the documents which may...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Estate Planning: Simple is not Always Better

April 19, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Clients often want the simplest estate planning solution possible. While keeping it simple is an understandable goal, the simplest solutions are not often the best. This article shows...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Vero Beach Medicaid Attorneys Explain the Spend Down Rules

April 16, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you are contemplating the need for long-term care for yourself, or for an elderly loved one, in the future... Read More

Medicaid Planning

How Are You Planning for Long-Term Care (LTC) Expenses?

April 5, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

What’s the right direction for you in planning for future medical expenses? The odds are even that you’ll need long-term care (LTC) after age 65, at least for...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Income Tax Basis in Estate Planning – Part 2

April 2, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

When choosing the direction to take in estate planning, it’s important to consider the impact of the proposed estate plan on income tax basis. Basis is often overlooked...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Basis is Important in Estate Planning

April 2, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

When choosing the direction to take in estate planning, it’s important to consider the impact on income tax basis. This article examines the nature of basis and follows...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education